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Is your child struggling in school? You probably know that having a few tools to aid your child with math help is better than just one single approach. While hiring a private tutor can be a huge help, what happens the rest of the week in between meetings with the tutor is also important. So how can you as a parent help your child learn math when the tutor isn't sitting alongside you? Here are some ideas:
Have a Positive Attitude
One of the biggest hurdles you need to overcome in order to be …
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Math Help: Support Your Kids When You Have No Clue Where to Start

Is your child struggling in school? You probably know that having a few tools to aid your child with math help is better than just one single approach. While hiring a private tutor can be a huge help, what happens the rest of the week in between meetings with the tutor is also important. So how can you as a parent help your child learn math when the tutor isn't sitting alongside you? Here are some ideas:
Have a Positive Attitude
One of the biggest hurdles you need to overcome in order to be

How Long Does it Take to Learn a Language? Find Out Here.

These days, almost everyone has an excellent reason to learn a language. International business, cross-cultural friendships, and multi-country travel have made language proficiency a common goal.
Many people on the path to fluency find themselves asking, How long does it take to learn a language? In this blog post, well share some interesting statistics, but also a few reasons why there might not be a clear-cut answer.
How Long Does it Take to Learn a Language?
What the Experts Say

Study Skills for High School: 5 Crucial Steps to Succeed

When it comes to essential study skills for high school, what do you need to know to be successful? Here are the 5 most important skills, as outlined by tutor Matthew H.:
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High school can seem like such a scary place. After all, we often hear that the choices we make in high school will ultimately shape who we become as adults. Major stressors include the pressure to do well so that youll get into a good college, so that you will land an even better job. These are understandably

How to Write With Humor: Finding Your Voice

A writer's voice is what attracts readers to stay on the page, finish the piece, and return for more. Voice makes writing uniquely the author's, and it can sink the poem, feature story, or op-ed piece for one reader and elevate it for another. As you're learning how to write with humor, keep the following things in mind!
Humor is Important to Voice
Humor can be a great part of voice. In fact, some would argue that it is a necessary part. Humor helps the reader:
remember key points
want

Writing Tips for Kids: How to Write an Amazing Ending

A good story needs to be strong from the first line through the final page. It's all too easy to start strong with a great hook and an interesting set of characters, but then lose momentum along the way and stop short at the end. This can be tough for budding wordsmiths of all ages - so how can you encourage your kids and help them understand the writing techniques involved? Here are some tips for parents and private writing tutors alike...
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